CVE-2023-32130 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-32130: WordPress Multi Rating Plugin <= 5.0.6 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Daniel Powney
Product Multi Rating
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published August 18, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

5.9/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Auth. (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Daniel Powney Multi Rating plugin <= 5.0.6 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Multi Rating through version 5.0.6 contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a crafted link—and affects the site's integrity and confidentiality. Administrators should update to a version newer than 5.0.6.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that execute in users' browsers when they visit affected pages.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers with admin access can deface content, steal user data, or compromise site visitors' sessions.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Administrator account access and victim must click a malicious link or visit a crafted page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

August 18, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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